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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,069.54, 588,189.02 and 264,976.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,069.54, 588,189.02 and 264,976.48 is: 365,800.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,069.54 : 588,189.02 = 264,976.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,069.54/588,189.02 = 264,976.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,069.54x = 588,189.02 × 264,976.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,069.54x = 155,856,256,094.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,856,256,094.25/426,069.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,800.04

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